Associate Director, Product Operations & Production
Core
Own end-to-end execution of hardware and software product orders from engineering build to certified delivery, managing supply chain, manufacturing transfers, and team operations.
Role type
Senior IC Associate Director, Product Operations & Production
Builds
Secure hardware and software products for defense and government customers
Domain
Defense technology, secure electronics, hardware manufacturing
Required skills
Project/program management, supply chain forecasting, manufacturing transfer leadership, PLM system management, budget planning, team leadership, NPI execution
Preferred skills
Certification process familiarity (ATO, FIPS 140-3, CSfC), software product operations, startup/scale-up operations building
Technologies
PLM systems, serialization tools, supply chain management platforms
Responsibilities
Build end-to-end fulfillment plans and playbooks; lead manufacturing transfers from prototype to production; coach engineers on documentation (BOMs, drawings); forecast demand and manage component inventory; implement PLM for traceability; oversee certification and compliance; manage team and operating budget.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management
